(Announcement from the Floyd County Master Gardeners): The Floyd County Master Gardeners will present a free Community Workshop on “Pruning”. The workshop will be Saturday, March 18, from 1pm to 3pm at Second Avenue United Methodist Church. We will meet in the parking lot. This is a great way to learn basic skills and gain…… read more »
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GA SOS RAFFENSPERGER TO HEADLINE THE ‘FUTURE OF ELECTIONS’ PANEL AT SXSW
(Media release from the Georgia Secretary of State’s Press Office): Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger will be headlining the “Future of Elections” panel at South by Southwest 2023 (SXSW) on March 12th in Austin, Texas. Presenting alongside Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar, Secretary Raffensperger will make the case for commonsense, conservative election reforms on…… read more »
AAA: GEORGIA’S GAS PRICE AVERAGE HOLDS STEADY
(Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group): Georgia gas price average experienced a slight decrease at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.14 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent less than a week ago, 20 cents less than a month ago, and…… read more »
FLOYD COUNTY EMA JOINS STATEWIDE OBSERVANCE OF FLOOD SAFETY PREPAREDNESS WEEK
The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency has partnered up with the National Weather Service to observe this week, March 6-10, as Flood Safety Preparedness Week. The observance is intended to urge all Georgians to act now to prepare for flooding before it happens. Tim Herrington, the Director of the Floyd County Emergency Management…… read more »
GEORGIA HOUSE PASSES ‘SAFE AT HOME ACT’ TO BALANCE TENANT PROTECTIONS, LANDLORD RIGHTS
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives): State Representative Kasey Carpenter (R-Dalton) has announced that the Georgia House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 404, or the “Safe at Home Act,” on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Sponsored by Rep. Carpenter, the Safe at Home Act would provide more protections for Georgia’s renters while also…… read more »
GEORGIA HISTORICAL RECORDS ADVISORY COUNCIL SOLICITS SUB-GRANT APPLICATIONS
(Media release from the Georgia Archives): The Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council (GHRAC) seeks to enrich the culture and protect the rights of Georgians by fostering activities that identify, preserve, and provide access to the State’s documentary heritage. Using funds awarded to the University of Georgia Libraries by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission…… read more »
BBB TEAMS WITH FTC TO PROMOTE NATIONAL CONSUMER PROTECTION WEEK MARCH 5-11
(Media release from the Better Business Bureau): Suppose you’re worried about getting taken in by a scam, concerned about the possibility that your identity could be stolen, and suddenly find yourself saddled with thousands of dollars of surprise bills. In that case, this week might be a good time to act. Better Business Bureau (BBB) is…… read more »
ROME-FLOYD CHAMBER’S ANNUAL MEETING SET FOR MARCH 10TH
The Rome-Floyd Chamber looks forward to sharing its accomplishments of this past year and bestowing awards upon members at their Annual Meeting, set for next Friday, March 10th in the Spruill Ballroom of the Krannert Center at Berry College. Pam Powers-Smith, President and CEO, states that five total awards will be issued at the lunch…… read more »
SPEAKER BURNS AND LT. GOVERNOR JONES JOIN WITH GOVERNOR KEMP TO ANNOUNCE REVIEW OF GEORGIA’S TAX CREDITS
(Media release from the Georgia House of Representatives): On Thursday, Speaker of the House Jon Burns and Lt. Governor Burt Jones joined with Governor Brian Kemp to announce that the Georgia General Assembly will undertake a thorough review of all Georgia tax credits, including Georgia’s film tax credit, later this year. This review is meant…… read more »
GOVERNOR, FIRST LADY CELEBRATE GEORGIA’S CREATIVE COMMUNITY WITH ARTS AND HUMANITIES AWARDS
(Media release from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp): Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp on Thursday announced the recipients of the 11th annual Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities to honor individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to Georgia in these fields. The awards are presented in partnership…… read more »